unwindan

Old English

Alternative forms

• unƿindan — wynn spelling

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *andawindaną. Equivalent to un- +‎ windan. Cognate with Old High German antwintan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /unˈwin.dɑn/

Verb

unwindan

1. to unwind, unwrap what is wrapped up

Conjugation

Conjugation of unwindan (strong class 3)

infinitive	unwindan	unwindenne
indicative mood	present tense	past tense
first person singular	unwinde	unwand
second person singular	unwinst, unwintst	unwunde
third person singular	unwint	unwand
plural	unwindaþ	unwundon
subjunctive	present tense	past tense
singular	unwinde	unwunde
plural	unwinden	unwunden
imperative
singular	unwind
plural	unwindaþ
participle	present	past
	unwindende	unwunden

Descendants

• Middle English: unwinden
  • English: unwind